[mrfootball03]

phs,

First I want to thank you for all you do.You make very valid points, but you are also missing one key thing I feel in defense of bucaroo.

I totally agree that the ability to excite the crowd and provide that spark is definately a good thing, but when it is not utilized properly as in the case of the past couple weeks it can also have an equally negative effect on the program.

Belfry has tried to pride themselves as a model program that other schools ASPIRE to be like. Part of that, heck a large portion of it, are the parents and volunteers who wholly devote their time. It's also the fact that Belfry wants to reprsent itself with the utmost of class and respect towards the opponent.

There is no problem with a little intimidation if used properly. The "Death Valley" signs, the use of "terrible towells", "Tunnel Time", and now this train horn (WHICH DEFINATELY NEEDS TO RETURN) all adequately can establish this when used properly. It also gives the fans a sense of pride and ownership. But when it is not used properly it reflects VERY poorly back on the fanbase and program (same can be said for PA men cheerleading, and music playing IMO). As Belfry fans it is our responsibility to not only try o conduc ourselves with class, but aspire to hold others to the same standard.

There were more than one Breathitt fan who eluded to the horn being blown in poor taste within a day after the game's completion, obviously it left a sour taste in their mouth. The same as the 5 or 6 Belfry fans who commented about the JC PA man's music nearly immediately followig that game. We have a championship calibur football team and we must strive for a championshi calibur program. When an opponent leaves you want them to remember two things only: 1. What happened on the field 2. How respectfully they were treated.

Thus, instead of questioning Bucaroo's "fanhood" (<-- In reernce to those ESPN commercials), I instead see his/her viewpoint and agree with it.

To try to avoid being longwinded I have one quick account of what Befry should aspire to on the high school level.... I went to the UK/Alabama game and since then have had the utmost respect for the Alabama program. Not only was it a great time, a great game, and fantastic facilities... but the way we were treated as UK fans astounded me. We had countless fans intentionally go out of their way to welcome and wish us luck before the game, after the game even more fans thanked us for coming and acknowledged how well UK played. But what really sealed the deal was when one of our fellow UK fans was seated in front of an overbearing Tide fan who at one point taunted them following a Touchdown. Before the XP was kicked two other Tide fans had already apologized and then informed the other Alabama fan "These people payed alot of money to watch their team and you will not ruin that for them"...

Sorry for being longwinded.

I agree.. The horn is nice.. it should just be used tastefully..

After a TD or a FG, and at the end of the game is plenty..

no use to get mad over it.. keep using it.. just don't over use it.. thats all